EVICTIONS
The following guidelines have been set by the Sheriff’s Office to ensure prompt and efficient scheduling and completion of evictions (Warrant of Restition).
Plaintiff/ Landlord / Agent
The Eviction Unit will notify the landlord that the Warrant of Restitution has been received. Landlords will need to call the Eviction Unit to schedule their eviction. Please call 301-600-3891. Leave a detailed message and call back number if no one answers. It will be up to the landlord to follow the responsibilities outlined in the Real Property Article (effective 10/1/2025). Evictions will not take place on weekends, holidays or outside of court hours.
On the day of the eviction:
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The landlord or agent must be present at the time of the eviction.
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The landlord must provide the following:
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A moving crew of at least:
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6 people for a one-bedroom apartment
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8 people for a two-bedroom apartment
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10 people for a three-bedroom apartment
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12 people or more for a townhouse or single-family house
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15 people or more for a business
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The above numbers may be adjusted by the Sheriff’s Office based on the knowledge of the number of items in the residence or business.
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The landlord is responsible for providing a certified locksmith if a key for entry is not available.
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The landlord is to provide enough trash bags for the removal of property and tools to disassemble furniture, if necessary.
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**If sufficient help or supplies are not on scene at the time of the eviction, it will be rescheduled for a later time and date for the landlord to have the appropriate help. These requirements are in place to ensure that the eviction is completed on time.
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If property is removed from the premises, the tenant is given 24 hours to collect their property. After 24 hours, it is the responsibility of the landlord to remove any remaining items.
Tenant
It is the tenant’s responsibility to satisfy the judgement or vacate the premises before the date of the eviction in order to avoid eviction. If an eviction is postponed due to weather or other circumstances, the tenant can get the new date from their landlord.
Weather
The following weather conditions will cause evictions to be rescheduled:
1. A temperature or next day forecasted temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower
2. A winter storm warning or blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service
3. A hurricane warning or tropical storm warning issued by the National Weather Service
4. An excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service
Evictions may also be postponed if there is precipitation at the time of the eviction. If precipitation occurs after the start of the eviction, the eviction will continue.